Future scenarios and opportunities for interventional radiology in the post COVID-19 era

Abadal, J. M.; Gonzalez-Nieto, Jimena; López-Zárraga, Fernando; Gregorio, M.A. de; Kitrou, Panagiotis; Méndez, S.

doi:10.5152/dir.2020.20494

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“…These results could be indicative of increased vulnerability to burnout and anxiety in IRs and other staff as seen in medical personnel of various disciplines [41][42][43][44]. Some IRs have voiced concerns about the effect of the reintroduction of pre-COVID routines and the associated workload resulting from the accumulated postponed procedures [45]. Whether the stress and burden of further waves of the pandemic or the increased workload when returning to normal services will have a strong effect on mental health or whether increased adaptation and familiarisation to the needs of the pandemic will prevent that should be closely monitored by the healthcare authorities of each country.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Practice Worldwide: Results from a Global Survey

Gómez

Reimer

Pereira

et al. 2022

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on clinical practice and healthcare professionals. We aimed to assess how interventional radiology services (IR services) were impacted by the pandemic and describe adaptations to services and working patterns across the first two waves. Methods An anonymous six-part survey created using an online service was distributed as a single-use web link to 7125 members of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe via email. Out of 450 respondents, 327 who completed the survey at least partially including 278 who completed the full survey were included into the analysis. Results Interventional radiologists (IRs) reported that the overall workload decreased a lot (18%) or mildly (36%) or remained stable (29%), and research activities were often delayed (30% in most/all projects, 33% in some projects). Extreme concerns about the health of families, patients and general public were reported by 43%, 34% and 40%, respectively, and 29% reported having experienced significant stress (25% quite a bit; 23% somewhat). Compared to the first wave, significant differences were seen regarding changes to working patterns, effect on emergency work, outpatient and day-case services in the second wave. A total of 59% of respondents felt that their organisation was better prepared for a third wave. A total of 19% and 39% reported that the changes implemented would be continued or potentially continued on a long-term basis. Conclusion While the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected IR services in terms of workload, research activity and emotional burden, IRs seem to have improved the own perception of adaptation and preparation for further waves of the pandemic.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Practice Worldwide: Results from a Global Survey

Gómez

Reimer

Pereira

et al. 2022

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol

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“…Las estrategias actuales de adaptación en los espacios de salud requieren cambios que involucran a médicos, pacientes, administradores y a la industria [63], [64] . Estas adaptaciones se enlistan a continuación y es necesario considerarlas durante el diseño de robots de servicio:…”

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Consideraciones en el diseño de robots para la atención médica en el mundo post COVID-19

Castillo

Murillo

Cruz

2022

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A finales de 2019, la pandemia de COVID-19 se extendió rápidamente por todo el mundo. Como resultado de las dificultades derivadas de esta situación sanitaria emergente, se propuso utilizar robots en áreas médicas específicas. A partir de esto, el sector médico mundial aumentó el uso de robots de servicio para automatizar tareas repetitivas y riesgosas, así como para el transporte, almacenaje, entrega de alimentos, medicamentos y suministros. Sin embargo, la pandemia forzó la implementación de nuevos protocolos de interacción con los que se puso en evidencia el desarrollo incipiente de tales sistemas, demostrando su muy poca capacidad para hacer frente a las necesidades que conlleva la actual situación. En este artículo se presentan algunas consideraciones para la manufactura de sistemas, de acuerdo a criterios de diseño de productos biomédicos. Finalmente, se mencionan algunos problemas y retos que enfrentarán los desarrollos robóticos médicos en el futuro post pandemia.

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“…The best for the estimation is a good personal monitoring programme with analysis of the results [ 20 ]. Management of the obese patients is challenging beyond increased scatter radiation as the IR suits were not designed to accommodate them [ 21 ]. Estimation/simulation of the occupational doses can allow to choose the best protection strategies and, if necessary, distribution of the work, especially complex procedures between the available staff [ 22 ].…”

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Get Protected! Recommendations for Staff in IR

Bartal¹,

Vañó

Paulo

2021

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol

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Purpose Evaluation and registration of patient and staff doses are mandatory under the current European legislation, and the occupational dose limits recommended by the ICRP have been adopted by most of the countries in the world. Methods Relevant documents and guidelines published by international organisations and interventional radiology societies are referred. Any potential reduction of patient and staff doses should be compatible with the clinical outcomes of the procedures. Results The review summarises the most common protective measures and the needed quality control for them, the criteria to select the appropriate protection devices, and how to avoid unnecessary occupational radiation exposures. Moreover, the current and future advancements in personnel radiation protection using medical simulation with virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are commented. A section on the personnel radiation protection in the era of COVID-19 is introduced, showing the expanding role of the interventional radiology during the pandemic. Conclusion The review is completed with a summary of the main factors to be considered in the selection of the appropriate radiation protection tools and practical advices to improve the protection of the staff.

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Future scenarios and opportunities for interventional radiology in the post COVID-19 era

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References 19 publications

The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Practice Worldwide: Results from a Global Survey

The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Practice Worldwide: Results from a Global Survey

Consideraciones en el diseño de robots para la atención médica en el mundo post COVID-19

Get Protected! Recommendations for Staff in IR

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